In our Sofia to Oslo EV duel, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 161 minutes, completing the 2599km route in 29h 6min. The key advantage? 10 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive needs only 7 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3 50 xDrive
- Total time: 29h 6min (161 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 17min
- Energy: ~436 kWh
- Distance: 2599km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX3 50 xDrive |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
29h 6min |
31h 47min |
| Charging time: |
1h 17min |
3h 53min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
17 |
| Energy used |
~468 kWh |
~469 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX3 50 xDrive Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Zemun Park (10 min, 32% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
Shell Tópark (12 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
B.C.S. (11 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
Esso Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Autohof Herzsprung (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
Væggerløsevej (10 min, 14% → 66%)
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Stop 7:
McDonald's (14 min, 15% → 75%)
- Arrival: Oslo
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (11 min, 55% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Zemun Park (36 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 4:
Páty Nord (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Győr (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Ladná směr Brno (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 7:
Základní škola (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
Burger King Kutnohorská (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Esso Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 10:
Rasthof Berstetal (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 11:
McDonald's TotalEnergies Autohof (16 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 12:
Raststätte Recknitz Ost (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 13:
Burger King (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 14:
Fastned Barbecue barn (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 15:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger Vikingagrillen (17 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 17:
Shell Svinesundparken (10 min, 10% → 39%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Why the BMW iX3 50 xDrive Won
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive achieved a 161-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2599km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 17min vs 3h 53min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~436 kWh vs ~575 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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